Natural England was established by an Act of Parliament in 2006. They are a non-departmental public body in the UK sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA). It is responsible for ensuring that England’s natural environment,…
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Epping Forest: Visit from Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP
Alongside the Superintendent of Epping Forest, I was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP back to the Forest today, as we walked the newly created Brambly Hedge trail in his Chingford constituency. Sir Iain, a…
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Epping Forest: District Civic Awards 2025
This evening, alongside the Superintendent of Epping Forest, I had the pleasure of attending Epping Forest District Council’s annual Civic Awards, recognising the selfless service of individuals and groups within the community who have had an impact in the past…
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Epping Forest: Protective Skylark Fencing Re-Introduced at Wanstead Flats
Epping Forest’s Head of Conservation, Tanith Cook recently participated in an interview with NE Londoner magazine (Skylark protective fencing erected in Epping Forest) to talk about why the temporary protective fencing is deployed each year on a small area of…
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Epping Forest: Engaging Future Conservators
Epping Forest Youth Council celebrate Duke of Gloucester | This Is Local LondonEpping Forest Youth Council celebrate Duke of Gloucester | Epping Forest GuardianDr Neil Hudson MP attends Duke of Gloucester’s Epping Forest Ranger Golden Jubilee celebrations | Dr Neil…
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Epping Forest: Royal Milestone – HRH The Duke of Gloucester celebrates 50 Years as Ranger
Duke of Gloucester celebrates Epping Forest ranger role | This Is Local LondonEEF NEWS – DISTRICT: HRH The Duke of Gloucester visits Epping ForestDuke of Gloucester celebrates Epping Forest ranger role | Epping Forest Guardian His Royal Highness The Duke…
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Epping Forest: Multi-Agency Response to Flytipping
Funding totalling almost £80,000 will help target flytipping and environmental crime and fund CCTV, automatic number plate recognition cameras and additional patrols. The UK government’s Safer Streets fund has awarded £50,653, combined with an additional £28,233 from Epping Forest District…
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Epping Forest: Chairman’s Column – January 2025
Firstly, may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy New Year. I hope you all managed to find time to get out and enjoy the Forest over the festive season. We recently spent some time reflecting…
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Epping Forest: Long-serving volunteer recognised with Freedom of the City of London
Judith Adams was awarded the Freedom of the City of London today, following a nomination by by the Chairman (Ben Murphy) and Deputy Chairman (Caroline Haines) of the City of London Corporation’s Epping Forest and Commons Committee, following more than…
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Epping Forest: Wanstead Park’s Iconic ‘Map Tree’ update
January 2025 – Wanstead Village Directory I wanted to provide an update on the health of the British Isles shaped cedar, known as the ‘map tree’, at Wanstead Park. Firstly, the safety of Epping Forest’s visitors and staff is our…
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